Infants nutritional needs

This year, the Swiss giant plans to improve organic sales growth and underlying margins to it progresses toward its 2020 target. Chris Johnson, Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer Zone, Asia, Oceania and sub-Saharan Africa (AOA), speaks to VnExpress about how one of the biggest companies in the world has set its business goals for 2019 and contributes to the Vietnam’s overall socio-economic development. Can you share the highlights of Nestlé's business performance last year? Nestlé Vietnam has had strong performance in the last four years and we are among the fastest growing food FMCG companies in Vietnam. Although Vietnam is not a huge market for Nestlé, it is the fastest growing market in Asia. And its contribution to growth has been important. We have much confidence in the growth potential of Nestlé Vietnam based on a strong and growing economy and burgeoning middle class and population. If we look at other countries, sometimes we are strong … [Read more...] about Vietnam is Nestlé’s fastest-growing market in Asia

Illustrative photo. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop took place in Hanoi on December 13 to seek ways to expand learning clubs promoting childcare in the first 1,000 days which, according to the UNICEF, is important to children’s future health and development. The workshop “Learning clubs to improve infants’ health and development in Vietnam: Report on progress” was co-held by the Ministry of Health, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), and Australia’s University of Melbourne and Monash University. The event introduced the “learning clubs” and promoted benefits of integrating the “learning clubs” into national programmes and expanding the clubs nationwide. The “learning clubs” have been piloted in the northern province of Ha Nam since 2014 with support from the Grand Challenges Canada, the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Embassy of Australia in … [Read more...] about “Learning clubs” optimise childcare in first 1,000 days

No Vietnamese citizens onboard crashed Indonesian plane No Vietnamese citizens were marked as onboard the Lion Air passenger plane of Indonesia, which crashed into the sea on the morning of October 29, the country’s Vietnamese embassy confirmed. Indonesia’s Tribunsemsel.com and several other local websites have announced a list of the passengers aboard the plane, on which there are no Vietnamese nationals. The plane lost contact with air traffic control just 13 minutes after takeoff. The jet, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was en route from Jakarta to Pangkakpinang in Bangka Belitung province off Sumatra island. The plane had requested the air traffic control to return to base before disappearing from radar, stated Bambang Ervan, a spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Transport. According to the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), the total number of people on the plane was 189, including two pilots and six flight attendants. Indonesia has opened a search and … [Read more...] about Social News 31/10

Recognised as the biggest innovation of pediatric nutrition science in the last decade by Chicago Innovation Awards 2017, Similac with HMO helps to narrow the gap between the immune systems of formula-fed and breast-fed babies, bringing formula closer to gold standard of breastmilk. Low Yen Ling, director of Abbott Nutrition Asia-Pacific Research and Development Center in Singapore Talking about the research of this innovation, Low Yen Ling, director of Abbott Nutrition Asia-Pacific Research and Development Center (ANRD) in Singapore told VIR about the research of this innovation. The success in fortifying HMO into Similac formula is one of the most breakthrough innovation of Abbott. Could you please share with us what motivated Abbott’s scientists to devote to HMO research? Similac with HMO is the result of over 15 years of research, backed by more than 20 clinical and pre-clinical studies. This is the first time ever that HMO – the … [Read more...] about Similac Eye Q with 2′ FL HMO pioneers research of Abbott’s scientists

A weekend report in The New York Times stated that US delegates to a recent WHO meeting sought to delete from a resolution on infant nutrition language that urged member states to "protect, promote and support" breastfeeding. The United States reportedly pressured Ecuador to drop sponsorship of the text, threatening trade sanctions and military aid cuts. In the end, the Times said, the Russians stepped in to introduce the measure -- and the final resolution preserved most of the original wording. Noting that the US position aligned with infant formula manufacturers, the paper cited the case as an example of the Trump administration siding with corporate interests on public health and environmental issues. Trump hit out at the Times article, while saying the United States was committed to ensuring women are not "denied" formula. "The failing NY Times Fake News story today about breast feeding must be called out," the president tweeted. "The U.S. strongly supports breast feeding but we … [Read more...] about Trumps weighs in on breastfeeding debate, defends formula

Abbott launched its new infant formula in Việt Nam, Similac Eye-Q Plus with immune nourishing human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) on June 4. — Photo courtesy of AbbottViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Abbott launched its new infant formula in Việt Nam, Similac Eye-Q Plus with immune nourishing human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) on June 4. HMOs are the most abundant solid component of breast milk, after fat and carbohydrate (lactose), and research has shown this special ingredient plays a fundamental role in a baby’s digestive health and immunity. Until recently, HMOs have only been present in breast milk. However, Abbott has now included the most prevalent HMO in most mothers’ milk, 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) HMO, in its Similac formula. “Breastfeeding is the gold standard of nutrition for infants and young children and all parents want to know that their children are getting the nutrients they need to grow, thrive and be healthy. … [Read more...] about Abbott launches first infant formula with HMO

Abbott today announced the launch of its most innovative infant formula yet, Similac Eye-Q Plus with HMO*, in Vietnam–a ground-breaking development in infant nutrition science. Abbott launches first infant formula with immune nourishing human milk oligosaccharides Breast milk is considered the gold standard to feed an infant, and breastfed babies tend to have stronger immune systems compared to those who are fed formula. This is due in part to the unique immune-nourishing qualities of HMOs, which are the most abundant solid component of breast milk after fat and carbohydrate (lactose), and research has shown this special ingredient plays a fundamental role in a baby’s digestive health and immunity. For some parents, breastfeeding is not always possible, but thanks to nearly two decades of pioneering research, and more than 20 clinical and pre-clinical studies, scientists at Abbott have created the most advanced baby formula yet, to help ensure all babies … [Read more...] about Abbott launches first infant formula with immune nourishing human milk oligosaccharides

Breast milk is considered the gold standard to feed an infant, and breastfed babies tend to have stronger immune systems compared to those who are fed formula. This is due in part to the unique immune-nourishing qualities of HMOs. HMOs are the most abundant solid component of breast milk after fat and carbohydrate (lactose), and research has shown this special ingredient plays a fundamental role in a baby’s digestive health and immunity. For some parents, breastfeeding is not always possible, but thanks to nearly two decades of pioneering research, and more than 20 clinical and pre-clinical studies, scientists at Abbott have created the most advanced baby formula yet, to help ensure all babies can receive the nourishment they need to thrive. Until recently, HMOs have only been present in breast milk; however, in the biggest breakthrough in infant formula research of the last decade, Abbott has now included the most prevalent HMO in most mothers’ milk, … [Read more...] about Abbott launches first infant formula with immune nourishing human milk Oligosaccharides (HMO)

Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien has pointed out that nutrition is the major cause for the slow improvement in height of Vietnamese people. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam signed a commitment to improve nutrition in Vietnam The announcement was made during a ceremony to promote global nutrition in Vietnam and to implement prime ministerial directives about nutrition on January 31. According to Tien, the average height of Vietnamese people only increased by three centimetres since 1993. "The average male height is 164cm and 153cm for women. These figures are much shorter than many Asian countries," she said. She went on to say that nutrition and lack of regular exercises were half of the problem and Vietnam needs strong measures to deal with the problems. This included solutions to improve nutrition for infants and encourage teenagers to exercise more. The National Strategy on Nutrition for 2011-2020 period with a view to 2030 still has many challenges and goals that have … [Read more...] about Bad diet responsible for lack of height